Adjunct Instructor, Marketing and Fundraising for the Arts
The Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) is seeking a Part-Time Adjunct Instructor for our Business department to teach Marketing and Fundraising for the Arts (online). This course introduces students to the practice of development and fundraising with a special focus on the arts. Students explore how marketing, philanthropy, and fundraising impact arts organizations. Applying these concepts, students design a fundraising plan and campaign for an arts organization. This course is taught fully online and is managed using the Moodle LMS.
Position: Adjunct Instructor, part-time (course typically only runs during fall semesters)
Qualifications:
A Masters degree in Business, Marketing, Philanthropy or related fields preferred.
Experience in marketing, fundraising, and development desired.
Experience with online teaching is preferred.
Date of Hire: Fall 2026 (Classes begin August 25, 2026)
A completed application will include:
A cover letter that articulates the ways their experience fits the role, highlights their teaching philosophy, and discusses their experience teaching through a lens of cultural competency.
A CV including names/contact details for three references
Please direct any questions regarding the position to the search committee chair, Joshua Butts . Review of applicants will begin right away and will continue until the position is filled.
About Columbus College of Art & Design
Columbus College of Art & Design teaches undergraduate and graduate students in the midst of a thriving creative community in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1879, CCAD is one of the oldest private, nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers nine BFA programs and a Master of Professional Studies in User Experience Design that produce graduates equipped to shape culture and business at the highest level. Additionally, CCAD offers year-round community art classes for children and adults of all ages, led by local creators and designers skilled in their craft. For more information, visit ccad.edu.
About Columbus:
Columbus is among the Top 10 best U.S. cities for new college grads and one of the top 10 creative scenes in the country as well as one of the 15 most affordable cities in the U.S. As one of the nation's largest college towns Columbus is the type of city where creative activities flourish. There are eight distinct cultural districts that surround CCAD and there are more than 165 restaurants, pubs, and clubs in downtown alone. CCAD is a campus community located in the heart of this vibrant city.
EEO Statement:
Columbus College of Art & Design ("CCAD") is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. CCAD is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment.
